The Simple 10-Minute Daily Activity (Backed by Science) That Could Make You More Productive Forever

by Corbett Barr

How’s that for a headline? Headlines are an arms race these days, with every article competing to toss in more excitement and bigger promises. One of my biggest annoyances is the way “science” is shamelessly used to back up weak claims in link-bait listicles. You may have noticed how common it is to include the phrase “backed by science” in a headline lately.Read the full article

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